Camden Airport (YSCN)
Medium airport · Cobbitty, New South Wales, Australia
Airport data
| Name | Camden Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | YSCN |
| IATA | CDU |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°2'18" E 150°41'11" -34.03834, 150.68641 |
| Location | Cobbitty, New South Wales, Australia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,804 ft (1464 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 2,372 ft (723 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
Camden Airport at a glance
Camden Airport is a medium airport in Cobbitty, New South Wales, Australia, known to airline systems as CDU. The field elevation of 230 ft (70 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at YSCN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 4,804 ft (1464 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for YSCN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Camden Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport | YSWS | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | YSBK | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | YSSY | 46 km (25 NM) |
| RAAF Base Richmond | YSRI | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Shellharbour Airport | YSHL | 59 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Camden Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 230 ft field elevation of Camden Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 194 airports and airfields we list for Australia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Camden Airport
What is the ICAO code of Camden Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Camden Airport is YSCN, and its IATA code is CDU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Camden Airport above sea level?
Camden Airport sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Camden Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.0383, 150.6864 — in Cobbitty, New South Wales, Australia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, about 17 km away.
Does YSCN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for YSCN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Camden Airport?
Camden Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,804 ft (1464 m) with a ASP surface.